Dietary Aide

Cooper River Post Acute is a magnificent 176 bed skilled nursing facility located in the heart of Mount Pleasant, SC.

Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of those we serve? At Cooper, we value the relationships we have in our community, with our fellow colleagues, and also with residents and family members.

We are currently looking for Dietary Aides to join our team.

If you have a passion for working with people and are looking for a rewarding career in healthcare, then we encourage you to apply!

We offer:


* $15 p/hour


* Great benefits that include medical, dental, vision, 401k w/ match, gym and weight-loss program reimbursements, and more! (Full time)

Successful candidates will have:


* Dietary experience (preferred)


* High school diploma


* The ability to pass a drug screen & federal background check

Dietary Aide

General Purpose

The dietary aide assignments are determined by the needs basis on the activity of the shift.

He/she reports to the Cook and Dietary supervisor.

Essential Duties

• Must be able to learn food service routine within a short period.

• Set up meal trays.

• Must strip down returned trays and start washing dishes.

• Assist with serving the different meals.

• Check and record chlorine concentration and water temperature of dishwashing machine at the beginning of shift.

• Observe the water temperatures of dishwasher during dishwashing cycles.

• Operate dishwasher.

• Prepare nourishments and snacks.

• Sweep and mop kitchen.

• Carry out trash and garbage.

• Put groceries away in a safe, orderly and clean manner.

• To leave the kitchen in a clean and sanitary manner and be of assistance when called upon by the cook or dietary supervisor.

• Clean work surfaces and refrigerators.

• Sweep, mop, and maintain floors.

• Participate in the orientation and on-going training of dietary staff.

• Ability to work in cooperation and harmony with personnel in all departments.

Supervisory Requirements

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualification Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or equivalent.

Language Skills

Ability to read technical procedures.

Ability to read and follow recipes.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must obtain and maintain food handlers' certificate.

Physical Demands

The essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities: Standing and /or walking very frequently.

Sitting occasionally.

Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently.

Talking and /or hearing very f...